2 puffed amaranth seeds Recipes

2 puffed amaranth seeds recipes

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2 puffed amaranth seeds recipes | puffed rajgira | recipes using puffed amaranth (rajgira) seeds

We have used puffed amaranth seeds to make a savoury snack and the popular Indian chikki.

Indian sweets using puffed amaranth seeds recipes | puffed rajgira |

rajgira chikki recipe | amaranth chikki | rajgira chikki made with cashewnuts and jaggery | amaranth chikki has a rich taste and pleasing texture, combining the sweetness of jaggery, the rustic taste and texture of amaranth and the nutty crunch of cashew nuts. A pinch of rock salt highlights the sweetness of the jaggery, while a dash of cardamom gives the amaranth chikki a wonderful aroma and flavour.

healthy snacks using puffed amaranth seeds recipes | puffed rajgira |

rajgira chivda recipe | amaranth chivda | healthy puffed rajgira namkeen | Healthy puffed rajgira namkeen is low cal, low oil and great for diabetics and weight watchers. This can also be consumed on non-fasting days along with a cup of tea and/or a light mid morning snack option too.

benefits of rajgira ( amaranth)

Rajgira flour (Amaranth flour) : Rajgira flour is rich in protein, ½ cup of amaranth seeds provides 14.7 g of protein. The high fiber in general can help bind excess cholesterol and excrete it from the body, thus maintain healthy levels of cholesterol. Rajgira is rich in antioxidant help reduce inflammation in the body. Amaranth is an iron rich grain to be included in the diet to prevent or overcome anaemia. Diabetics should have this in limited quantity considering the other carbs consumed through the day. See detailed 10 benefits of rajgira flour and why you should include it in your daily diet.